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Russian Strikes Kill Civilians as Putin Warns Europe About Troops
Russian attacks killed civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine while Vladimir Putin warned Europe against deploying troops.
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Houthis Reach a Red Sea Chokepoint, and Your Shipping Costs Just Felt a Chill
Houthi forces reached strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising new risks for oil shipments and global trade.
Politics & Power
Judge Says the FEMA Half-Off Sale Was Illegal
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated law by ordering FEMA to cut its workforce in half, with remedies still to come.
Gen X Files
The Professor Nick Harrison Is Teaching Gen X How to Age Loudly
Former educator Nick “The Professor” Harrison turned music, comedy and Gen X memory into a joyful social-media community and live touring career.
Crime & Courts
Six Men Face U.S. Extradition Over $6 Million in Romance Scams
Six Nigerian nationals arrested in South Africa are being extradited to face U.S. charges tied to alleged romance scams targeting more than 100 women.
Strange News
A Baby Was Born From a 22-Year-Old Frozen Embryo, Making Your Freezer Burrito Feel Young
A Greek couple welcomed a daughter from an embryo frozen for 22 years after racing to meet the country’s age deadline for IVF treatment.
Religion & Faith
A Registered Sex Offender Gave the Opening Prayer at a GOP Rally. Yes, Really.
A pastor with two convictions involving minors delivered the opening prayer at a North Carolina Republican campaign rally, creating sharp questions about vetting and accountability.
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Lady Gaga Is a Mom, and Somehow Kept the Biggest Pop Reveal Off the Internet
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child, keeping details private while entering a new chapter after a packed creative year.
Politics & Power
Trump Says a United Ireland Would Be “Fantastic,” Dropping a Diplomatic Grenade at His Golf Course
During a visit to his Irish golf property, Trump called a unified Ireland “fantastic,” stepping into one of Europe’s most sensitive constitutional questions.
Politics & Power
Trump Wants Giant Washington Statues at the Smithsonian, Because Subtlety Is Dead
Trump wants the Smithsonian to install large George Washington statues and a long-running exhibit, escalating his fight over how museums present American history.
Gen X Files
Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls and Snoop Walk Into a 2026 Festival Lineup
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup mixes Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls and Snoop Dogg with newer stars in a two-night collision of generations.
Strange News
The Met Held Live Snake Auditions, Because Opera Needed More Drama
The Metropolitan Opera held auditions for live snakes, giving New York's performing-arts world a casting call with extra hiss and no interest in headshots.
Gen X Files
Dolly Parton’s Voice Returns With ‘Bound to Ride,’ Her First Posthumous Song
Dolly Parton's first posthumous release, ‘Bound to Ride,’ brings her unmistakable voice back while reopening questions about archives and artistic legacy.
Religion & Faith
Faith Leaders Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Prayer—and a Plea for Peace
Bishops and faith communities marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 with memorial Masses, prayers for victims and calls for peace.
Gen X Files
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Fear Has Eased—and Trust Has Slipped
A poll marking 25 years since September 11 finds less fear of terrorism than in 2001, but also less confidence that government can prevent an attack.
Politics & Power
Judge Blocks Federal Job ‘Loyalty’ Question, Because Résumés Were Apparently Too Boring
A federal judge blocked an application question asking job candidates how they would advance the president's agenda, raising merit-system and free-speech concerns.
Politics & Power
Trump Says Chinese Automakers Can Build Here—If the Jobs Stay Here
Trump says Chinese automakers may build plants in the United States if they hire American workers, reopening the argument over jobs, tariffs and industrial policy.
Health & Research
Alcohol-Linked Cancer Deaths Doubled, So the ‘Healthy Glass of Wine’ Era Needs New Footnotes
A new analysis found that U.S. cancer deaths attributed to alcohol more than doubled between 1990 and 2023, rising across several cancer types.
Strange News
An Insurance Adjuster Fell Through a Ceiling, Which Is One Way to Approve a Roof Claim
Home security video captured an insurance adjuster falling through a ceiling and into a kitchen during a roof inspection in South Carolina.
Internet & Tech
Apple Finally Made a Foldable iPhone, and It Costs About the Same as Our First Car
Apple introduced the $1,999 iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup under new CEO John Ternus.
Religion & Faith
Eiffel Tower Workers Walked Out Over Limits on Women Staff During a Religious Visit
The Eiffel Tower reopened after workers struck over instructions that limited female staff interactions during a Hindu delegation’s visit.
Politics & Power
Trump Told Republicans to Vote or ‘Go to Hell,’ Because Apparently Democracy Needed a Threat
Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention by urging supporters to vote and warning they could ‘go to hell’ if they stayed home.
Gen X Files
The Office Cast Reunited for Greg Daniels, and Suddenly Thursday Felt Like 2007
Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery reunited as The Office creator Greg Daniels received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Religion & Faith
Pope Leo Tells New Bishops to Keep Their Hearts Open During Rapid Change
Pope Leo urged newly appointed bishops to remain open to everyone as they lead Catholic communities through social, political and technological change.
Strange News
The World’s Fastest Humanoid Robot Is Here, and It Probably Never Needs to Stretch
China’s Tiangong Ultra is being presented as the fastest humanoid robot, showing how quickly machines are moving from careful demonstrations toward athletic performance.
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California Tells Social Media and AI Companies to Stop Treating Children Like Beta Testers
California has enacted new protections involving addictive social feeds, AI chatbots, school devices and major penalties when technology companies negligently harm children.
Politics & Power
Anthropic Says It Blocked AI Requests That Could Help Make Viruses More Dangerous
Anthropic says it stopped attempts to misuse its AI models for cyberattacks, surveillance and research that could support dangerous biological work.
Politics & Power
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri’s Republican Map, Returning Gerrymandering to the Shop for Repairs
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a Republican-backed congressional map for the midterms, leaving the state’s 2022 boundaries in place.
Politics & Power
Trump Wants H-1B Workers Gone Immediately After Job Loss, Because Sixty Days Was Apparently Too Luxurious
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that lets laid-off H-1B and other temporary visa workers find new employment or prepare to leave.
Gen X Files
Snoop Dogg Is Hosting the VMAs, Because MTV Finally Called the Coolest Adult in the Room
Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards as the show returns to Los Angeles, with Madonna leading nominations and Nirvana receiving the Video Vanguard honor.